Consultant in Stroke Medicine

North Cumbria Integrated Care; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking dynamic Consultant Physicians specializing in Stroke Medicine. The role can be part-time or full-time and offers relocation assistance of up to £4,000. Successful candidates will work in a leading stroke unit, engaging in an integrated care model across North Cumbria, enhancing quality patient service delivery. Commitment to trust values is essential.

Benefits

Relocation assistance up to £4,000

Qualifications

• Must be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of completion of a Clinical Training Course (CCT).
• Dynamic and forward-thinking mindset.
• Expertise in Stroke Medicine is essential.

Responsibilities

• Join an established team of consultants in Stroke Medicine.
• Contribute to the development of a high-quality stroke service.
• Work within a 7-day service model for stroke/TIA clinics.

Education

Specialist Register or equivalent

Job description

The Trusts Stroke Department in the Directorate of Elderly Care, Stroke and Rehabilitation handles approximately 700 stroke patients per year in North Cumbria, with about 20 patients weekly seen in the Neurovascular clinic at Cumberland Infirmary (CIC).

The Trust has a Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) comprising a 10‑bed unit at CIC and additional acute and rehabilitation beds at WCH. Successful candidates will join this established team and contribute to the further development of a high‑quality stroke service across North Cumbria.

A 7‑day service model enables delivery of stroke/TIA clinics 7 days a week, accelerating diagnosis and therapeutic intervention and offering an integrated pathway into community services.

We are looking to appoint dynamic and forward‑thinking Consultant Physicians with a special interest in Stroke Medicine to complete a team of six (including new appointments). Applications are welcome from both existing and newly trained consultants, on a full or part‑time basis.

Successful applicants will work within an organisation where clinicians lead management. Additional specialist interests in Elderly Care, Neurology, Pharmacology or Acute Medicine can be accommodated.

Job appraisal and planning are carried out at regular intervals and forwarded to the specialty lead.

Relocation assistance of up to £4,000 may be available for successful applicants moving to the region.

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring safe and high‑quality patient care underpinned by our Trust values. Employees are expected to demonstrate commitment to these values in daily activity, and values‑based interview questions may be asked.

The post is subject to the Medical and Dental Staff Terms and Conditions of Service.

Please note: You must be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of completion of a Clinical Training Course (CCT) to be eligible for appointment to this level.

Key Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Part‑time (also available full‑time)
• Job function: Consulting
• Industry: Business Consulting and Services